🎭 Part 1: Understanding Character Through Movement

1. Which of the following best describes physical theatre?

Using only spoken dialogue to tell a story

Creating character and meaning through body movement and physicality

Performing only with props and costumes

Dancing without any character development

2. Select all the physical elements that can help create a character (tick all that apply):

Posture (how you hold your body)

Gesture (hand and arm movements)

Use of space (how much room you take up)

Movement quality (sharp, fluid, hesitant)

Facial expressions

3. A character who is confident might move with:

Slouched shoulders and small, quick steps

Upright posture and purposeful, large movements

Constantly looking at the ground

Fidgeting and nervous gestures

4. Complete this sentence: When creating a character without words, the most important thing to focus on is ________________.

When creating a character without words, the most important thing to focus on is _________________________.

💃 Part 2: Character Development Activity

5. Choose one character type from the list below and describe how you would use your body to portray them:

Character options: Nervous student, Arrogant celebrity, Tired parent, Excited child, Mysterious stranger

My chosen character: _________________________

6. For your chosen character, complete the movement planning table:

Posture (how they hold their body): _________________________

Gestures (repeated hand/arm movements): _________________________

Use of space (do they take up lots of room or stay small?): _________________________

Movement quality (sharp, smooth, fast, slow, etc.): _________________________

7. Describe a 30-second movement sequence that would introduce your character to an audience without using any words:

🔍 Part 3: Peer Feedback and Reflection

8. After watching a classmate's performance, complete this feedback form:

Performer's name: _________________________

What character traits did you observe from their movement?

What was the most effective physical choice they made?

One suggestion to make their character even clearer:

9. Personal reflection: What was the most challenging aspect of communicating character without words?

10. How could you apply these movement skills in future drama performances or other subjects?

Character Through Movement

Character Through Movement

🎭 Part 1: Understanding Character Through Movement

💃 Part 2: Character Development Activity

🔍 Part 3: Peer Feedback and Reflection

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